Q. I no longer get a period, and I've been with the same man for years. Do I need to keep getting pap tests?

I no longer get a period, and I've been with the same man for years. Do I need to keep getting pap tests?

Sorry, you can't stop them entirely, says gynecologist Suzanne Trupin, MD: "Pap tests can detect cervical cancer, which makes them important for all women, even those who've gone through menopause and aren't at risk of a sexually transmitted disease." The American Cancer Society and the US Preventive Services Task Force have proposed new guidelines stating that women over 30 need to be tested only once every 3 years, but talk to your MD to determine the best plan for you.